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Missouri's Leading Country Weekly epubtfcantfribtme The Newspaper That Can Sell Your Merchandise Franklin Publishing Co., Inc., Publishers, the most widely circulated weekly newspaper in this section established in tiie year 1865. The Only Comity Seat Newspaper Issued Every Friday. UNION, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1933. VOL. 68. NO. 5. UNION'S WATER SUPPLY IS UNAPPROVED State Hoard of Health in Letter, Gives Reasons for Not Approving Water. In a Irttcr received here this morning from the State Board of Health, the department gives the reasons why lh? water supply of Union can not be approved by Unit department.. The reasons Ret out are the same as given In The Trihmie some time ago. Fur the Information of our traders, we arc rcprlnline the letter in lull as follows: March 23, 1933 Hon. D. W. Brelil, Mayor. Union, Missouri. Dear Sir: We are enclosing a copy of this department'.'? report on public water sup. plies for 1032. You will note that the Union city supply has been placed on the list of conditionally approved water supplies. Approval was not given the city sup. ply because the purification plant does not include lilt en. The Bourbrusc River at Union is contaminated and turbid at many times during the year. There Is always danger when a contaminated and turbid raw water supply Is used that contamination will reach the city mains unless filtration is employed. Filtration not only improves the sanitary quality of the water but also makes It more pleasing to the taste und to the eye. Most cities of the sire of Union, and many much smaller eiiics. which use surface supplies hav complete, modern filtration plants. Since the prosres-j sivencss of the city is often indicated j by the condition of Its water supply, we believe that the investment ncccs-rary to erect a puriflcaion plant at Union would be a wise one. We arc again recommending that the city retain a competent engineer to draw up plans and specifications for a filtration plant and that this plant ba constructed after plans and specifications for same have been approved by this department.Further, approval was not given the city supply because of the presence of an epen storage reservoir. This Is censidefpd a sanitary defect of sufficient magnitude to prevent approval of the sillily, since open reservoirs are subject to both willful and accidental . rontiimlnatW peA- reservoirs alio encourage the growth of algae which frequently produce taste and odor In the water. Wo arc recommending that the reservoir be covered. If this is impassible, we will approve the installation of chlorine equipment so arranged as to maintain residual chlorine at all times in the water leaving the reservoir.If the above recommendations are carried out and bacteriological analyses show satislaclory, it will be possible for this department to approve the city water supply. We would like to point out that in order to secure and retain a satislac tory rating of the city water supply. tnc plant must be operated in accordance with the recommendations of (his department, bacteriological samples must be collected at specified periods, no cross connections with other supplies should be installed unless they are first approved by this department, and no changes in or additions to the present system should b? made utiles.", the plans and specifications are first approved in writing by the State Board of Health. As you probably know, those cities having water supplies which are approved by this department receive standard signs which are placed on the highways nt the city limits. We believe you are aware of the importance of a public water supply to the health and welfare of your citizens. The State Board of Health is ready to render any service or assistance possible to your city in maintaining the water supply al a high standard o! safety and in securing necessary improvements or these recommended by this department. By direction of Dr. James Stewart, State Health Commissioner. Very truly yours. W. SCOTT JOHNSON, Chief Public Health Engineer. Hoard of Equalization to Meet Monday The Franklin County Court will meet here next Monday at a Bum id of Equalization on taxes. Monday will be devoted to the assessments In the City of Washington and Tuesday and Wed ncrday will be devoted to the balance of the county. The Board will probably adjourn on Wednesday evening. The Assessor of Washington will meet with the Board Monday as will also the county assessor and others who have business pertaining to taxes. Must Have License Saturday The lime limit on 1932 license plafs will be up Friday, March 31st. and on Saturday all cars must have the 1933 plates. Orders have been issued to arrest all drivers using 1932 licenses on and after April 1st. It Vill also become necessary for automobile owners living In Union to procure their city license tags by April 1st. LITTLE INTEREST IN COMING ELECTION City and School Election to lie Held Next Tuesday, April 4th. Little interest is bring manifested in the coming city ami sehool election, with the exception of the marshal rac". In this race, five candidates have announced, und in all probability it will be a close nice. Those who have filed for this oilier are C. L. Cimio. Walter A. Schiller. Mike Moulicr, W. W. Lem ons and Earl Lyerla. Ther is also a race for Mayor, be-ween Geo. H. Meyer, who has an nounced his candidacy, and 1J. W. Brcid. who has filed for rcelr'etion. In the alderman race, no opposition has appeared against John J. Gutni from the first ward. Mr. Gur.n ha", served the city before and made good, and he has no opponent. In the second ward, two candidates have filed. John L. Fink and Ell Muench. Muench Li seeking reelection. For Police Judge, Geo. J. S. Keller has filed for reelection, and it is doubtful if he will have opposition. In the annual school election, no candidates have filed for the two directors to be chosen. It is understood that Wm. Lakebrlnk will be a candidate as will also.JUJB. AJlersmeyer and F. T. Cooper, both lor reelection. The school levy to be voted Is the same as last year, 60c In excess of 20c on each $100 assessed valuation. Last year the board reduced the levy from $1.00 to 80c, but this year. a the State Board of Equalization has asked for a reduction of 20 on city property and 10'! on farm property, the levy could not be reduced. If the recommendation goes through, which it probably will, it will mean that the school levy will be about 18 lower than last year on an average. It is not expected that there will be any opposition to the levy this year. Voters in the first ward will vote in the Union Hotel, and In the second ward in the City Hall. The school elec tion will also be held in the same places. Every voter should make it his or her duty to vote next Tuesday. Ernest Schultze Dies Ernst Schllzc died at his home In South Point Wednesday morning of this week in his estli fttr. Mr. ScliuiUe has been in falling health for some time. The funeral will take place Friday, at 1:30 from his farm residence. Interment In the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow, a number of children, one brother, two sisters, other relatives and many friends. Mr. Schultze and family made Union their home for a number of years. Willie lure, Mr. Schultze was connected with the National Cob Pipe W4irks end was one of the founders of this company. He also served as a member of the board of directors for a number of years. The sympathy of this community goes out to the bereaved family. Junior Class Gives Annual Play The Junior Class of the Union High school presented Its class play to a well-filled house Monday evening. The presentation was a three-act crf'nn-ance entitled "Just Around the Corner" by Ethelyti Sexton. The music lor the occasion was furnished by the Sunnyside Serenaders. All who look part in the play did well and all who heard it enjoyed the play very much. The Junior class Is composed of a fine set of young people. News & Views by A. J. Martin Looking Backward Thus far the Japs haven't amplified their "reasons" for being cn the south side of the Great Wall. Maybe the best thing the Missouri legislature could do is to do as it has. as near nothing as pussi )le. This does not include making beer available to children. This, above all other times, is a ht-'d in which even sensational and high paid columnists should tell the truth. The sun of returning normalcy Isn't overly bright as yet, but it's shining. George Schlagenhauf Dies Many Attrnd Flower Show A large number of people from Union and surrounding territory have attended the Tenth Annual Flower Show in St. Louis this past week. The Flower Show, which is national in its scoc, Is very beautiful and St. Louis should feel complimented in acting as host for this great show. The show is being held at the Arena. Sunday, April 2nd, is the last day. George S-hlagrnhauf, son of the late Dr. Schlagenhauf. and brother to Mrs. Cline of Kansas City, died at the home of his son in St. Clair Friday morning. March 24. 1933. at the age of 58 years and 27 days. The remains were convoyed to the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Green, of Union where the funeral was held Sunday afternoon. Burial in the Union Cemetery. The deceased was first married to Miss Spaulding of near Lonedell, who passed away some eleven years ago. Of this marriage there survive two daughters and one son. Norman. Some yer.rs ago Mr. Schlagenhauf was married to Miss Knehans, who with the children of his first wife, are left to mourn a devoted father and husband. The deceased grew to manhood herj where he spent most of his life. His late residence was in St. James. Mo. The deceased was well known to many people in Union and other parts of the state; these we join in extending sympathy to the bereaved. The rciiort of the State Eleemosynary Institutions, just publicly circulated, is an Interesting document, and shows the steady progress made in the treatment of the mentally alllictcd In the various hospitals. Among the interesting facts we glean: More men than women patients; reduction of average death rale by 30 per cent, dun to Improved feeding; increase in number of Inmates until 2,000 more have been admitted than there Is normal capacity for; occupational therapy Is largely increased, until gardening, fruit raising, and care of poultry and wild game has given patii'iils most helpful interest; average cost per patient for year of '32, $226.52, as compared with $244.22 in '31; none of the institutions exceeded biennial appropriations; 7071 patients In 4 asylums in 1931. 7.503 in same in 1932, increase of 432. In its administration of its aflllicl-ed wards, Missouri ranks among the first states in the union. Use Precautions Against Dogs Going Mad At this time of ths year, and in view cf the recent mad dog epidemic in St. Louis and St. Louis County, precautions should be used In feeding dogs. They also should be watched for any symptoms of hydrophobia. Do not give dogs too much meat in warm weather, especially older dogs. Union has fewer dogs this year than for some years past but there are still a number of dogs running around the cllv. who seemingly have no home of their own. If the dog seems to be having fits, drinking lots of water, or acting strangely, call up the town marshal or lock the dog up for several days. These suggestions are given so as I to avoid any recurrence of the mad I Ana Jirjir this ratintv haI vral want I ago. There are some dogs in Union loitering around the streets und sidewalks who have been seen to snap at passers-by. March 27th is the last day of grace for gold-hoarders a fact that may be readily mentioned by any newspaper without thought of personal application to the publisher. Citing records from St. Louts, New York, Washington and other localities in the United Stales, tha national weather bureau concludes that our climate ax a whole in fact, that of the whole western hcmlsphers has been getting gradually warmer for some years past, both winter and summer. It is good to have personal impressions officially verilied. Hitler demonstrates again the fact that when reformers get in power they invariably go to extremes. Press dis patches are censored, but it seems very 25 YEARS AGO John McHenry had a large ad telling of the qualities of Thompson's "Glove Fitting Habit-Hip" Corsets. The mod els portrayed were of the Billy Watson or Lillian Russell type. o o Raymond Cole won first prize In the high school declamatory contest. The oration was. "The New South." Fred Hcidbrink won second with "Appeal r.n Behalf of Hungary." Other contestants were Paul Mueller, Raymond Gorg, Leslie Hundley. o o Postmaster Brown had received HO' (Ice from the U. S. Postal Department that unless the amount of mail matter on Union Route One was liirn a-ied, the route would be limited to three deliv eries a week. o o Mr. and Mrs. Corban Baker, Mrs. Virginia Wood, Mrs. A. J. Oorg. Mrs. A. F. Mauthe. Mrs. 8. F. Ford. Miss Mattle Brown, Geo. Link. A. A. VUt, John T. Crowe, W. L. Cole. J. M. Owen, A. H. Steinbeck, L. H. Gehlert, John Osborn and J. E. Shelton attended the funeral of Judge J. M. Ming in Wash ington, Tuesday. o o Frank W. Jenny closed a successful term of school in Pike's Peak dis-ti ict Friday. o o Dr. Frank J. Talnler and Mr. Dyer of St. Charles were in Union Sunday making arrangement to form a Knights of Columbus lodge here. While In Union they were guests of Dr. W. G. Taintcr. o o Fmil J. Kaufmann and family of llolstein moved to Union last week and ere located In the Moutier resi dence in west Union. Mr. Kaufmann opened a cigar factory in the Vilt building. o o 15 YEARS AGO Practically every newspaper editor In Franklin County spent Saturday In St. Louis attending a meeting of Missouri editors to lay plans for the Third Liberty Loan Drive. o o Mrs. E. Alphonso received two very fine dark red Rhodkland cockerels. They were of trap-nested pedigreed stock. o o The paper gave notice that beginning Sunday at midnight all the clocks In the United States would be set one hour ahead. This was the start of the daylight saving idea. o o Misses Rosalie and Elizabeth Szy-manski, juniors at Missouri University, were home for the Easter holidays, o-o H. 'P. Jennings and family moved Into the house recent ly vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Schultze. o-o Henry Nobbc. Jr., was very sick with pneumonia. o-o The 1918 election was a bitter campaign. Senator Lewis, Democrat of Illinois, stated, according to the New York Sun that a vote for Republican canoiaaies at such a time was a vote for "Prussianism and the Kaiser." The New York Sun stated that a vote for a Republican was a vote for resistance to the doctrine that the legislative Dranch of the government must be sub. ordinated to the executive branch and a vote for the Constitution. Mrs. Mike Moutier Dies Mrs. Mike Mouties of Union died at her home Friday morning, March 24. at the age of 60 years, deceased passing away uti lier birthday anniversary. Mrs. Moutier had been sick for some time with influenza but it was thought she was out of danger when the end came suddenly. She Is survived by her husband, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday at eight o'clock from the Inuqaculatc Conception Church conducted by Fr. Hubert Pleil, pastor of the church. The remains were taken to St. Louis and were laid to rest In the North St. Louis Cemetery In the presence of sorrowing relatives and many frlcnds.The deceased since her marriage six-nt most of her life In Union where she had many friends. The sympathy of the community goes out to the thoso who mourn. Resolution Takes House Severely to Task A resolution Introduced last Monday In the House of Representatives of the Legislature by I.. H. Presley of Dallas count v. Republican Hoor leader of the House, took the house severely to task for not enacting promptly a sweeping program of tax reduction. The resolution aroused heated de bate, many Democratic members urg ing their fellow members to vote against the resolution. On vote, the resolution was lost but It received the vote of every Republican member. The resolution declared that the rev enues of the Slate had been steadily declining, and that home and properly owners arc becoming more and more unable to pay their taxes. II pointed out that It is entirely po sible lo re duce the cost of State government to such degree that would nlford greater relief to our schools and counties by giving them larger schoolapportionments. 'WHEREAS, there me certain serv ices being performed bv the State which are non-c:"-eiiHal." the resolu tion read, "and which iiiav lie sus pended for the bienniuui." It then recited a long list of bureaus mid divisions of the government Ihat could be consolidated or eliminated, such as: the Naval Militia. Seed anil Weed Di vision. Labor and Industrial Inspection, Resources Commission and Food and Drug Department. Costs of numerous other services could be cut from in o 20 per rent. Ihe resolution continued, and listed numerous other expensive boards, bu reaus and divisions. Total savings that could be nlferlcd by the terms of the resolution were said to be $5.497.7f4 00. ol which $3,043,610.00 would be saved to the general revenue fund. The resolution concluded as follows: "THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the opinion of this House that economies such as these should be made to the end that the burden of taxation for the support of the State government may be so reduced as to prevent destruction of essential activities, that the savings so made should go lo the relief of the schools and the counties, and that the need tor levying additional taxes upon the people may be removed." Musical Contest in St. Clair Tomorrow The Franklin County annual musical contest of all the high schools of the county will be hlrt In 8t. Clair tomorrow, Saturday, April 1st, in the school auditorium there. Three scs slons will be held, beginning In the morning at 9:30 a. m., with contests in solos of piano, violin, brass tnstru ment and wood wind instruments. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p. m. and will consist of contests In violin quartet, girls and boys vocal solos, girls and boys quartet and mixed chorus. The evening session at 7:30 p. m. will feature orchestra, mixed quartets and girls and boys chorus. Union high school will be represented In practically every contest on the program. F. it M. Ba.ik At 81. Clair Opens The Farmers and Merchants Bank cf St. Clair oened its doors for business Tuesday morning. The state banking department has Imposed a restriction of Ave per cent on checking ac counts and five per cent on time cer tificates when due and payable. The opening of this bank will benefit St. Clair and its trade community very much. MUENCH FILES FOR ALDERMAN, 2ND WARD Files for Reelection to Hoard of Aldermen from the Second Ward of Union. The Tribune Is authorized to an nounce Eli Muench as a candidate for iccleclion us alderman from the Second Ward of the City of Union, subjert to the decision of the voters at the annual city election next Tuesday. April 4, 1933. Mr. Muench has scrvrd the city faithfully and well as alderman tor the past few years. He has always been lor the progrcssiveness of the city and its citizens and Its businesses. Mr. Muench has been president of the iK.ard for the past several years und in the absence of t lie mayor, has presided over the deliberations of the council. lie will appreciate your vole and supiMirt as Alderman from the Second Ward, the with ward of this city, at the election next Tuesday. Mrs. August Stuesse Dies Mrs. August Stuesse. nee Lcnau. died in Union Tuesday afternoon at 1:15 p. m., at the age of 32 years. 11 months and 13 days. The deceased Is survived by her husband, two children, parent other relatives and many friends. The funeral services will be held to day, Friday, from the home of Ferd- nrnhnhln fhl o mnrfm f ,.i rnuny, I" - s. wit-., u vvnuiinni in i -Aaiuii . .-. i ... end intolerance prevails In Germany T , m'ar weler at 9:30 at this time that is second only to "t f S'' J conditions existing in Soviet Russia. r'.cloclc- Interment will be made in the cnurcn cemetery. Another Week of Good Offerings At the Liberty ' Another week of the highest rated pictures is prpmiscd for the coming week at the Liberty Theatre in Union. This evening. Friday, is the last showing of that great picture, "Sign of the Cross," a Cecil DeMillc production. On Saturday, the offering is "Strictly Personal" with Marjorie Rambcau and Eddie Quillan. Sunday and Monday, "King of the Jungle" with Frances Dee and Buster Crabbe. Tuesday and , he no estimates as to what tourists existing in Soviet Russia. Ttie trend of the extremist is toward absolutism, militarism, monarchy and bloodshed, and to his nund any method is justified that he may attain his ends. All countries and all civilizations have such examples always have had mem A number of the southern railroads are putting in effect a 2 cents a mile passenger rate in coaches, and 3 cents a mile in Pullman cars, and doing away witn tne Pullman surcharge. There are plenty of figures to show what American tourists spend in other countries 183 millions in Canada last year, for instance, but there appear to Wednesday, "Murder in the Zoo," with Charles Ruggles and Kathleen Burks, and Thursday and Friday, "Mussolini Speaks." A picture of the man the world is talking about. Be sure and see this picture. Collects Over $2500 According to the monthly reports made by Circuit Clerk Louis F. Hoc-mann. his office turned In over $2580 in fees during 1932. This is the largest amount of fees ever collected by this office and turned into the county treas ury. from other countries spend in the Unlt- ea states. Special Notice My next visit to St. Clair to sell glasses will be Saturday, April 8th. GEORGE D. FISHER. It seems evident that we as a people do not know just when to complain. Before the war when corn was worth 40 cents a bushel and other things were in proportion, there was much complaining. Now the goal of reasonable ambition is a return to those conditions. The prices of those days are to be used as a parity under which to base values under new experimental farm legislation. We gleaned from the comment of papers at Birmingham and other Alabama cities that the legislature of that state, in special session, was doing nohing toward paging economy legislation. "Economy" as a campa.gn theory is more potent and practical Otto Home In Washington Catches Fire The home of Mr. and Mrs R h Otto of Washington caught fire Tues day afternoon. The upper story was practically destroyed with the ereatest damage resulting from the water and smoke. than economy put into legislative form And if you ask the average legislator much more inviting. The U. S. Senate is really economizingit will do with two iess door keepers. During a recent stop at Nashville. Tennessee, we noted the emphasis giv en 10 memorializing James K. Polk. During his administration Texas. Iowa and Washington were admitted to the Union. It is interesting, maybe, to also note that his was the only name in the presidential roster that had been .shortened from its original form. The name was originally Pollock, a fact that may be interesting to the various Pollock families located In various parts of north Missouri. After all the hue and cry about the Farm Board, it looks as though no one nas the courage to abolish it. Without referring in any way to your appetite. Gray's Harbor. Washington, is about the wettest spot in the country. The precipitation last year was 111 Inches. - Circuit Court Here Thursday An adjourned session of the March term of the Circuit Court will convene here In Union next Thursday, April 6. A number of cases which were not ready for trial will come before the court but it is not known whether they will be tried or not. Mrs. Henry Holdmeicr Mrs. Henry Holdmeier nec Gertrude Lcnau passed away at her home near Union. Wednesday evening, March 29. 1933, at 7:30 p. m. Up to the time of going to press funeral arrangements have not been made. for Melrose Creamery Distributors ''Country Club" Beer James Neher, manager of the Melrose Creamery, has been appointed distributor for Franklin County for the Goelz Brewery Company. St. Joseph, Mo., product, "Country Club" beer. Sunday Mr. Neher, In company with James Williams of Pacific, August Brauks of Gerald and Bud Straumann of Pacific, drove ot St. Joseph and completed arrangements for the first truck load of legal beer which they expect to have in Union by noon on April 7th. These gentlemen report a very pleas ant trip and the brewery working at capacity. Mr. Neher is very enthusias tic about "Country Club so much so In fact that Jimmies tongue perspired when talking about its superb qualities. COURTHOUSE VS. THE UNION BUSINESS MEN Playground Baseball Game la Scheduled for This Friday Evening. "And It's one, two, three strikes, You're out; At the old ball game." The coming oi Spring moves many a ierson Into Ihe family garden for the long-delayed exercise but It also takes many a man to the baseball diamond where he attempt to see just how young he still Is. This coming Monday evening, at the Grammar School Grounds there's going be a game of baseball starting at 6:45, to bring out all the stored up energies of the past winter. Leo Pollttc has Induced the courthouse bunch to try their hind at Playground Baseball and, with the as sistance of some of Union's attorney!. win nave a team of nine players and 12 or 15 subs at the school r.'ounds Monday evening to show Union's busi ness men how the old came should be played . However the Business Men have a strong lineup and although will admit they need a little practice, they are confident that the end of the eve- Yiing's entertainment wil 1 give them tne long end of the score. Playground baseball Is similar to reg ular baseball except that the game Is played with a 12-Inch ball, which Is soft and harder lo catch or throw than the regulation 9-Inch ball: the bases are hut 45 feet apart; a runner cannot start to steal a base until the pitcher has already pitched the ball; the pitcher must use an underhand delivery: a batter hit by a pitched ball receives credit for a 'iall Instead of getting a tree ticket to first base. In almost every other Instance the game Is the same as regular baseball. The Courthouse lineup includes such slurs and ex-stars as Geo. Meyer. Ben Maune Edwin Hoeme 'n. Louis Hoe-mann, O. E. Burke. John Straatmann. L. F. Ends. Frank Fink. Emil Helmcn-dach Leo Politic Bill Oslek, P. A. Smith, Ted Hukriede, Dave Brcid. rapt. Owen and Frank Jenny. The Busines Men's linenp at this ilm" Includes Chick Minlrup. Chaune- Halll-gan, Herman Hansen Owen Fr:-k, Leo Aholt, Oscar Zimmermann. Biil Noll, Gordian Busch Gus Steinbeck. John Meyer, Chas. PfelfTer. Country Cib Neher, John Steinbeck. Fred Huster-mann and Fred Mucnstcrmann. These llneuns are by no means complete. Every busines man In Union should be on hand at 5:45 at the Grammar Krhool Grounds. You will oet a chance to play. Members of Union's fraternal societies, the American Legion and every one of Union's chinches are particularly ur7rci to attend this game. A meeting (s scheduled next week to organize a Twilight League with matche I games bet-veen the different church teams, frat "-mil societies, American Legion and Ltismes Men's teams. A practice will b" held for everybody Friday afternoon al four o'clock. You don't nerd a glove tn play this gams. Bats and balls will be furnished. Come on out between four and five-thirty and get nti oi a lew winter kinks. No admission will be charged for Monday's game. Everyone has a cordial invitation to attend. Notice Dr. W. E. Froelker, Optometrist from St. Louis will fill his regular Optometries Eye Examination Appointment over Citizeas Bank Bldg., Monday, April 3rd. Hours 10 a. m. to 12 m. "You can't be optimistic with misty optics."

Missouri's Leading Country Weekly epubtfcantfribtme The Newspaper That Can Sell Your Merchandise Franklin Publishing Co., Inc., Publishers, the most widely circulated weekly newspaper in this section established in tiie year 1865. The Only Comity Seat Newspaper Issued Every Friday. UNION, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1933. VOL. 68. NO. 5. UNION'S WATER SUPPLY IS UNAPPROVED State Hoard of Health in Letter, Gives Reasons for Not Approving Water. In a Irttcr received here this morning from the State Board of Health, the department gives the reasons why lh? water supply of Union can not be approved by Unit department.. The reasons Ret out are the same as given In The Trihmie some time ago. Fur the Information of our traders, we arc rcprlnline the letter in lull as follows: March 23, 1933 Hon. D. W. Brelil, Mayor. Union, Missouri. Dear Sir: We are enclosing a copy of this department'.'? report on public water sup. plies for 1032. You will note that the Union city supply has been placed on the list of conditionally approved water supplies. Approval was not given the city sup. ply because the purification plant does not include lilt en. The Bourbrusc River at Union is contaminated and turbid at many times during the year. There Is always danger when a contaminated and turbid raw water supply Is used that contamination will reach the city mains unless filtration is employed. Filtration not only improves the sanitary quality of the water but also makes It more pleasing to the taste und to the eye. Most cities of the sire of Union, and many much smaller eiiics. which use surface supplies hav complete, modern filtration plants. Since the prosres-j sivencss of the city is often indicated j by the condition of Its water supply, we believe that the investment ncccs-rary to erect a puriflcaion plant at Union would be a wise one. We arc again recommending that the city retain a competent engineer to draw up plans and specifications for a filtration plant and that this plant ba constructed after plans and specifications for same have been approved by this department.Further, approval was not given the city supply because of the presence of an epen storage reservoir. This Is censidefpd a sanitary defect of sufficient magnitude to prevent approval of the sillily, since open reservoirs are subject to both willful and accidental . rontiimlnatW peA- reservoirs alio encourage the growth of algae which frequently produce taste and odor In the water. Wo arc recommending that the reservoir be covered. If this is impassible, we will approve the installation of chlorine equipment so arranged as to maintain residual chlorine at all times in the water leaving the reservoir.If the above recommendations are carried out and bacteriological analyses show satislaclory, it will be possible for this department to approve the city water supply. We would like to point out that in order to secure and retain a satislac tory rating of the city water supply. tnc plant must be operated in accordance with the recommendations of (his department, bacteriological samples must be collected at specified periods, no cross connections with other supplies should be installed unless they are first approved by this department, and no changes in or additions to the present system should b? made utiles.", the plans and specifications are first approved in writing by the State Board of Health. As you probably know, those cities having water supplies which are approved by this department receive standard signs which are placed on the highways nt the city limits. We believe you are aware of the importance of a public water supply to the health and welfare of your citizens. The State Board of Health is ready to render any service or assistance possible to your city in maintaining the water supply al a high standard o! safety and in securing necessary improvements or these recommended by this department. By direction of Dr. James Stewart, State Health Commissioner. Very truly yours. W. SCOTT JOHNSON, Chief Public Health Engineer. Hoard of Equalization to Meet Monday The Franklin County Court will meet here next Monday at a Bum id of Equalization on taxes. Monday will be devoted to the assessments In the City of Washington and Tuesday and Wed ncrday will be devoted to the balance of the county. The Board will probably adjourn on Wednesday evening. The Assessor of Washington will meet with the Board Monday as will also the county assessor and others who have business pertaining to taxes. Must Have License Saturday The lime limit on 1932 license plafs will be up Friday, March 31st. and on Saturday all cars must have the 1933 plates. Orders have been issued to arrest all drivers using 1932 licenses on and after April 1st. It Vill also become necessary for automobile owners living In Union to procure their city license tags by April 1st. LITTLE INTEREST IN COMING ELECTION City and School Election to lie Held Next Tuesday, April 4th. Little interest is bring manifested in the coming city ami sehool election, with the exception of the marshal rac". In this race, five candidates have announced, und in all probability it will be a close nice. Those who have filed for this oilier are C. L. Cimio. Walter A. Schiller. Mike Moulicr, W. W. Lem ons and Earl Lyerla. Ther is also a race for Mayor, be-ween Geo. H. Meyer, who has an nounced his candidacy, and 1J. W. Brcid. who has filed for rcelr'etion. In the alderman race, no opposition has appeared against John J. Gutni from the first ward. Mr. Gur.n ha", served the city before and made good, and he has no opponent. In the second ward, two candidates have filed. John L. Fink and Ell Muench. Muench Li seeking reelection. For Police Judge, Geo. J. S. Keller has filed for reelection, and it is doubtful if he will have opposition. In the annual school election, no candidates have filed for the two directors to be chosen. It is understood that Wm. Lakebrlnk will be a candidate as will also.JUJB. AJlersmeyer and F. T. Cooper, both lor reelection. The school levy to be voted Is the same as last year, 60c In excess of 20c on each $100 assessed valuation. Last year the board reduced the levy from $1.00 to 80c, but this year. a the State Board of Equalization has asked for a reduction of 20 on city property and 10'! on farm property, the levy could not be reduced. If the recommendation goes through, which it probably will, it will mean that the school levy will be about 18 lower than last year on an average. It is not expected that there will be any opposition to the levy this year. Voters in the first ward will vote in the Union Hotel, and In the second ward in the City Hall. The school elec tion will also be held in the same places. Every voter should make it his or her duty to vote next Tuesday. Ernest Schultze Dies Ernst Schllzc died at his home In South Point Wednesday morning of this week in his estli fttr. Mr. ScliuiUe has been in falling health for some time. The funeral will take place Friday, at 1:30 from his farm residence. Interment In the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow, a number of children, one brother, two sisters, other relatives and many friends. Mr. Schultze and family made Union their home for a number of years. Willie lure, Mr. Schultze was connected with the National Cob Pipe W4irks end was one of the founders of this company. He also served as a member of the board of directors for a number of years. The sympathy of this community goes out to the bereaved family. Junior Class Gives Annual Play The Junior Class of the Union High school presented Its class play to a well-filled house Monday evening. The presentation was a three-act crf'nn-ance entitled "Just Around the Corner" by Ethelyti Sexton. The music lor the occasion was furnished by the Sunnyside Serenaders. All who look part in the play did well and all who heard it enjoyed the play very much. The Junior class Is composed of a fine set of young people. News & Views by A. J. Martin Looking Backward Thus far the Japs haven't amplified their "reasons" for being cn the south side of the Great Wall. Maybe the best thing the Missouri legislature could do is to do as it has. as near nothing as pussi )le. This does not include making beer available to children. This, above all other times, is a ht-'d in which even sensational and high paid columnists should tell the truth. The sun of returning normalcy Isn't overly bright as yet, but it's shining. George Schlagenhauf Dies Many Attrnd Flower Show A large number of people from Union and surrounding territory have attended the Tenth Annual Flower Show in St. Louis this past week. The Flower Show, which is national in its scoc, Is very beautiful and St. Louis should feel complimented in acting as host for this great show. The show is being held at the Arena. Sunday, April 2nd, is the last day. George S-hlagrnhauf, son of the late Dr. Schlagenhauf. and brother to Mrs. Cline of Kansas City, died at the home of his son in St. Clair Friday morning. March 24. 1933. at the age of 58 years and 27 days. The remains were convoyed to the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Green, of Union where the funeral was held Sunday afternoon. Burial in the Union Cemetery. The deceased was first married to Miss Spaulding of near Lonedell, who passed away some eleven years ago. Of this marriage there survive two daughters and one son. Norman. Some yer.rs ago Mr. Schlagenhauf was married to Miss Knehans, who with the children of his first wife, are left to mourn a devoted father and husband. The deceased grew to manhood herj where he spent most of his life. His late residence was in St. James. Mo. The deceased was well known to many people in Union and other parts of the state; these we join in extending sympathy to the bereaved. The rciiort of the State Eleemosynary Institutions, just publicly circulated, is an Interesting document, and shows the steady progress made in the treatment of the mentally alllictcd In the various hospitals. Among the interesting facts we glean: More men than women patients; reduction of average death rale by 30 per cent, dun to Improved feeding; increase in number of Inmates until 2,000 more have been admitted than there Is normal capacity for; occupational therapy Is largely increased, until gardening, fruit raising, and care of poultry and wild game has given patii'iils most helpful interest; average cost per patient for year of '32, $226.52, as compared with $244.22 in '31; none of the institutions exceeded biennial appropriations; 7071 patients In 4 asylums in 1931. 7.503 in same in 1932, increase of 432. In its administration of its aflllicl-ed wards, Missouri ranks among the first states in the union. Use Precautions Against Dogs Going Mad At this time of ths year, and in view cf the recent mad dog epidemic in St. Louis and St. Louis County, precautions should be used In feeding dogs. They also should be watched for any symptoms of hydrophobia. Do not give dogs too much meat in warm weather, especially older dogs. Union has fewer dogs this year than for some years past but there are still a number of dogs running around the cllv. who seemingly have no home of their own. If the dog seems to be having fits, drinking lots of water, or acting strangely, call up the town marshal or lock the dog up for several days. These suggestions are given so as I to avoid any recurrence of the mad I Ana Jirjir this ratintv haI vral want I ago. There are some dogs in Union loitering around the streets und sidewalks who have been seen to snap at passers-by. March 27th is the last day of grace for gold-hoarders a fact that may be readily mentioned by any newspaper without thought of personal application to the publisher. Citing records from St. Louts, New York, Washington and other localities in the United Stales, tha national weather bureau concludes that our climate ax a whole in fact, that of the whole western hcmlsphers has been getting gradually warmer for some years past, both winter and summer. It is good to have personal impressions officially verilied. Hitler demonstrates again the fact that when reformers get in power they invariably go to extremes. Press dis patches are censored, but it seems very 25 YEARS AGO John McHenry had a large ad telling of the qualities of Thompson's "Glove Fitting Habit-Hip" Corsets. The mod els portrayed were of the Billy Watson or Lillian Russell type. o o Raymond Cole won first prize In the high school declamatory contest. The oration was. "The New South." Fred Hcidbrink won second with "Appeal r.n Behalf of Hungary." Other contestants were Paul Mueller, Raymond Gorg, Leslie Hundley. o o Postmaster Brown had received HO' (Ice from the U. S. Postal Department that unless the amount of mail matter on Union Route One was liirn a-ied, the route would be limited to three deliv eries a week. o o Mr. and Mrs. Corban Baker, Mrs. Virginia Wood, Mrs. A. J. Oorg. Mrs. A. F. Mauthe. Mrs. 8. F. Ford. Miss Mattle Brown, Geo. Link. A. A. VUt, John T. Crowe, W. L. Cole. J. M. Owen, A. H. Steinbeck, L. H. Gehlert, John Osborn and J. E. Shelton attended the funeral of Judge J. M. Ming in Wash ington, Tuesday. o o Frank W. Jenny closed a successful term of school in Pike's Peak dis-ti ict Friday. o o Dr. Frank J. Talnler and Mr. Dyer of St. Charles were in Union Sunday making arrangement to form a Knights of Columbus lodge here. While In Union they were guests of Dr. W. G. Taintcr. o o Fmil J. Kaufmann and family of llolstein moved to Union last week and ere located In the Moutier resi dence in west Union. Mr. Kaufmann opened a cigar factory in the Vilt building. o o 15 YEARS AGO Practically every newspaper editor In Franklin County spent Saturday In St. Louis attending a meeting of Missouri editors to lay plans for the Third Liberty Loan Drive. o o Mrs. E. Alphonso received two very fine dark red Rhodkland cockerels. They were of trap-nested pedigreed stock. o o The paper gave notice that beginning Sunday at midnight all the clocks In the United States would be set one hour ahead. This was the start of the daylight saving idea. o o Misses Rosalie and Elizabeth Szy-manski, juniors at Missouri University, were home for the Easter holidays, o-o H. 'P. Jennings and family moved Into the house recent ly vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Schultze. o-o Henry Nobbc. Jr., was very sick with pneumonia. o-o The 1918 election was a bitter campaign. Senator Lewis, Democrat of Illinois, stated, according to the New York Sun that a vote for Republican canoiaaies at such a time was a vote for "Prussianism and the Kaiser." The New York Sun stated that a vote for a Republican was a vote for resistance to the doctrine that the legislative Dranch of the government must be sub. ordinated to the executive branch and a vote for the Constitution. Mrs. Mike Moutier Dies Mrs. Mike Mouties of Union died at her home Friday morning, March 24. at the age of 60 years, deceased passing away uti lier birthday anniversary. Mrs. Moutier had been sick for some time with influenza but it was thought she was out of danger when the end came suddenly. She Is survived by her husband, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday at eight o'clock from the Inuqaculatc Conception Church conducted by Fr. Hubert Pleil, pastor of the church. The remains were taken to St. Louis and were laid to rest In the North St. Louis Cemetery In the presence of sorrowing relatives and many frlcnds.The deceased since her marriage six-nt most of her life In Union where she had many friends. The sympathy of the community goes out to the thoso who mourn. Resolution Takes House Severely to Task A resolution Introduced last Monday In the House of Representatives of the Legislature by I.. H. Presley of Dallas count v. Republican Hoor leader of the House, took the house severely to task for not enacting promptly a sweeping program of tax reduction. The resolution aroused heated de bate, many Democratic members urg ing their fellow members to vote against the resolution. On vote, the resolution was lost but It received the vote of every Republican member. The resolution declared that the rev enues of the Slate had been steadily declining, and that home and properly owners arc becoming more and more unable to pay their taxes. II pointed out that It is entirely po sible lo re duce the cost of State government to such degree that would nlford greater relief to our schools and counties by giving them larger schoolapportionments. 'WHEREAS, there me certain serv ices being performed bv the State which are non-c:"-eiiHal." the resolu tion read, "and which iiiav lie sus pended for the bienniuui." It then recited a long list of bureaus mid divisions of the government Ihat could be consolidated or eliminated, such as: the Naval Militia. Seed anil Weed Di vision. Labor and Industrial Inspection, Resources Commission and Food and Drug Department. Costs of numerous other services could be cut from in o 20 per rent. Ihe resolution continued, and listed numerous other expensive boards, bu reaus and divisions. Total savings that could be nlferlcd by the terms of the resolution were said to be $5.497.7f4 00. ol which $3,043,610.00 would be saved to the general revenue fund. The resolution concluded as follows: "THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the opinion of this House that economies such as these should be made to the end that the burden of taxation for the support of the State government may be so reduced as to prevent destruction of essential activities, that the savings so made should go lo the relief of the schools and the counties, and that the need tor levying additional taxes upon the people may be removed." Musical Contest in St. Clair Tomorrow The Franklin County annual musical contest of all the high schools of the county will be hlrt In 8t. Clair tomorrow, Saturday, April 1st, in the school auditorium there. Three scs slons will be held, beginning In the morning at 9:30 a. m., with contests in solos of piano, violin, brass tnstru ment and wood wind instruments. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p. m. and will consist of contests In violin quartet, girls and boys vocal solos, girls and boys quartet and mixed chorus. The evening session at 7:30 p. m. will feature orchestra, mixed quartets and girls and boys chorus. Union high school will be represented In practically every contest on the program. F. it M. Ba.ik At 81. Clair Opens The Farmers and Merchants Bank cf St. Clair oened its doors for business Tuesday morning. The state banking department has Imposed a restriction of Ave per cent on checking ac counts and five per cent on time cer tificates when due and payable. The opening of this bank will benefit St. Clair and its trade community very much. MUENCH FILES FOR ALDERMAN, 2ND WARD Files for Reelection to Hoard of Aldermen from the Second Ward of Union. The Tribune Is authorized to an nounce Eli Muench as a candidate for iccleclion us alderman from the Second Ward of the City of Union, subjert to the decision of the voters at the annual city election next Tuesday. April 4, 1933. Mr. Muench has scrvrd the city faithfully and well as alderman tor the past few years. He has always been lor the progrcssiveness of the city and its citizens and Its businesses. Mr. Muench has been president of the iK.ard for the past several years und in the absence of t lie mayor, has presided over the deliberations of the council. lie will appreciate your vole and supiMirt as Alderman from the Second Ward, the with ward of this city, at the election next Tuesday. Mrs. August Stuesse Dies Mrs. August Stuesse. nee Lcnau. died in Union Tuesday afternoon at 1:15 p. m., at the age of 32 years. 11 months and 13 days. The deceased Is survived by her husband, two children, parent other relatives and many friends. The funeral services will be held to day, Friday, from the home of Ferd- nrnhnhln fhl o mnrfm f ,.i rnuny, I" - s. wit-., u vvnuiinni in i -Aaiuii . .-. i ... end intolerance prevails In Germany T , m'ar weler at 9:30 at this time that is second only to "t f S'' J conditions existing in Soviet Russia. r'.cloclc- Interment will be made in the cnurcn cemetery. Another Week of Good Offerings At the Liberty ' Another week of the highest rated pictures is prpmiscd for the coming week at the Liberty Theatre in Union. This evening. Friday, is the last showing of that great picture, "Sign of the Cross," a Cecil DeMillc production. On Saturday, the offering is "Strictly Personal" with Marjorie Rambcau and Eddie Quillan. Sunday and Monday, "King of the Jungle" with Frances Dee and Buster Crabbe. Tuesday and , he no estimates as to what tourists existing in Soviet Russia. Ttie trend of the extremist is toward absolutism, militarism, monarchy and bloodshed, and to his nund any method is justified that he may attain his ends. All countries and all civilizations have such examples always have had mem A number of the southern railroads are putting in effect a 2 cents a mile passenger rate in coaches, and 3 cents a mile in Pullman cars, and doing away witn tne Pullman surcharge. There are plenty of figures to show what American tourists spend in other countries 183 millions in Canada last year, for instance, but there appear to Wednesday, "Murder in the Zoo," with Charles Ruggles and Kathleen Burks, and Thursday and Friday, "Mussolini Speaks." A picture of the man the world is talking about. Be sure and see this picture. Collects Over $2500 According to the monthly reports made by Circuit Clerk Louis F. Hoc-mann. his office turned In over $2580 in fees during 1932. This is the largest amount of fees ever collected by this office and turned into the county treas ury. from other countries spend in the Unlt- ea states. Special Notice My next visit to St. Clair to sell glasses will be Saturday, April 8th. GEORGE D. FISHER. It seems evident that we as a people do not know just when to complain. Before the war when corn was worth 40 cents a bushel and other things were in proportion, there was much complaining. Now the goal of reasonable ambition is a return to those conditions. The prices of those days are to be used as a parity under which to base values under new experimental farm legislation. We gleaned from the comment of papers at Birmingham and other Alabama cities that the legislature of that state, in special session, was doing nohing toward paging economy legislation. "Economy" as a campa.gn theory is more potent and practical Otto Home In Washington Catches Fire The home of Mr. and Mrs R h Otto of Washington caught fire Tues day afternoon. The upper story was practically destroyed with the ereatest damage resulting from the water and smoke. than economy put into legislative form And if you ask the average legislator much more inviting. The U. S. Senate is really economizingit will do with two iess door keepers. During a recent stop at Nashville. Tennessee, we noted the emphasis giv en 10 memorializing James K. Polk. During his administration Texas. Iowa and Washington were admitted to the Union. It is interesting, maybe, to also note that his was the only name in the presidential roster that had been .shortened from its original form. The name was originally Pollock, a fact that may be interesting to the various Pollock families located In various parts of north Missouri. After all the hue and cry about the Farm Board, it looks as though no one nas the courage to abolish it. Without referring in any way to your appetite. Gray's Harbor. Washington, is about the wettest spot in the country. The precipitation last year was 111 Inches. - Circuit Court Here Thursday An adjourned session of the March term of the Circuit Court will convene here In Union next Thursday, April 6. A number of cases which were not ready for trial will come before the court but it is not known whether they will be tried or not. Mrs. Henry Holdmeicr Mrs. Henry Holdmeier nec Gertrude Lcnau passed away at her home near Union. Wednesday evening, March 29. 1933, at 7:30 p. m. Up to the time of going to press funeral arrangements have not been made. for Melrose Creamery Distributors ''Country Club" Beer James Neher, manager of the Melrose Creamery, has been appointed distributor for Franklin County for the Goelz Brewery Company. St. Joseph, Mo., product, "Country Club" beer. Sunday Mr. Neher, In company with James Williams of Pacific, August Brauks of Gerald and Bud Straumann of Pacific, drove ot St. Joseph and completed arrangements for the first truck load of legal beer which they expect to have in Union by noon on April 7th. These gentlemen report a very pleas ant trip and the brewery working at capacity. Mr. Neher is very enthusias tic about "Country Club so much so In fact that Jimmies tongue perspired when talking about its superb qualities. COURTHOUSE VS. THE UNION BUSINESS MEN Playground Baseball Game la Scheduled for This Friday Evening. "And It's one, two, three strikes, You're out; At the old ball game." The coming oi Spring moves many a ierson Into Ihe family garden for the long-delayed exercise but It also takes many a man to the baseball diamond where he attempt to see just how young he still Is. This coming Monday evening, at the Grammar School Grounds there's going be a game of baseball starting at 6:45, to bring out all the stored up energies of the past winter. Leo Pollttc has Induced the courthouse bunch to try their hind at Playground Baseball and, with the as sistance of some of Union's attorney!. win nave a team of nine players and 12 or 15 subs at the school r.'ounds Monday evening to show Union's busi ness men how the old came should be played . However the Business Men have a strong lineup and although will admit they need a little practice, they are confident that the end of the eve- Yiing's entertainment wil 1 give them tne long end of the score. Playground baseball Is similar to reg ular baseball except that the game Is played with a 12-Inch ball, which Is soft and harder lo catch or throw than the regulation 9-Inch ball: the bases are hut 45 feet apart; a runner cannot start to steal a base until the pitcher has already pitched the ball; the pitcher must use an underhand delivery: a batter hit by a pitched ball receives credit for a 'iall Instead of getting a tree ticket to first base. In almost every other Instance the game Is the same as regular baseball. The Courthouse lineup includes such slurs and ex-stars as Geo. Meyer. Ben Maune Edwin Hoeme 'n. Louis Hoe-mann, O. E. Burke. John Straatmann. L. F. Ends. Frank Fink. Emil Helmcn-dach Leo Politic Bill Oslek, P. A. Smith, Ted Hukriede, Dave Brcid. rapt. Owen and Frank Jenny. The Busines Men's linenp at this ilm" Includes Chick Minlrup. Chaune- Halll-gan, Herman Hansen Owen Fr:-k, Leo Aholt, Oscar Zimmermann. Biil Noll, Gordian Busch Gus Steinbeck. John Meyer, Chas. PfelfTer. Country Cib Neher, John Steinbeck. Fred Huster-mann and Fred Mucnstcrmann. These llneuns are by no means complete. Every busines man In Union should be on hand at 5:45 at the Grammar Krhool Grounds. You will oet a chance to play. Members of Union's fraternal societies, the American Legion and every one of Union's chinches are particularly ur7rci to attend this game. A meeting (s scheduled next week to organize a Twilight League with matche I games bet-veen the different church teams, frat "-mil societies, American Legion and Ltismes Men's teams. A practice will b" held for everybody Friday afternoon al four o'clock. You don't nerd a glove tn play this gams. Bats and balls will be furnished. Come on out between four and five-thirty and get nti oi a lew winter kinks. No admission will be charged for Monday's game. Everyone has a cordial invitation to attend. Notice Dr. W. E. Froelker, Optometrist from St. Louis will fill his regular Optometries Eye Examination Appointment over Citizeas Bank Bldg., Monday, April 3rd. Hours 10 a. m. to 12 m. "You can't be optimistic with misty optics."